Report: Jason Kidd To Bucks; Two Draft Picks Back To Nets

Drew met with the team's front office Monday morning and was told he was let go. He signed a three-year deal to coach the Bucks last year but lasted just one season. The Bucks finished 15-67 and had the No. 2 pick in last week's draft.

The Bucks previously offered one second-round pick for Kidd, but the Nets sought a first-round pick in next year's draft.

According to the report, the Bucks only talked to Kidd about being the coach, not having any player personnel duties.

Bucks general manager John Hammond and assistant general manager David Morway are remaining in their positions, and no interviews were conducted for their jobs, according to multiple reports.

ESPN.com also reported that the negotiations were handled by Hammond and Nets general manager Billy King.

Drew reportedly did not talk to ownership during the process to acquire Kidd. ESPN sources said Bucks co-owners Marc Lasry and Wes Edens met with Kidd on Friday in New York City after asking for and receiving permission to talk to Kidd a few days before last Thursday's draft.

Kidd got off to a slow start in his first year as coach in Brooklyn and nearly was fired in December. However, the team rebounded and reached the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs before losing to the Miami Heat.

The Bucks finished with the worst record in the NBA but fell to No. 2 in the draft lottery and selected Duke forward Jabari Parker on Thursday.

The New York Post reported Saturday that Kidd asked the Nets to be involved in overseeing basketball operations. Ownership shot him down based on his lack of experience in the front office and gave him the green light to talk with other NBA teams.

On Sunday, USA Today, citing an anonymous source, reported that Lionel Hollins and George Karl are potential replacements for Kidd in Brooklyn. The New York Times reported that former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson is an "obvious candidate," though USA Today downplayed the possibility of Jackson winding up with the Nets.